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Chevrolet
, Design
, Ford
by philip on February 25, 2010
Some of us think that combining a station wagon with a sports car is a great idea. Fun to drive yet practical, too. Unfortunately there aren't many true believers, for such a vehicle has never sol...
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Canadian Cars
, Ford
, Private Collections
by Philip Powell on November 6, 2009
A couple of years ago I did a blog about Ted and Sharon Forbes and their remarkable collection of 1950s cars, but I really didn't do credit to these fine folks. It was a chilly winter's day and all th...
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As We See Things
, British Cars
, Ford
, Fun Events
, Vintage Racing
by Philip Powell on July 22, 2009
If you live in an area of the US or Canada that happens to be far from the Pacific Northwest the name "Westwood" may not ring any bells. But for folks in BC, Washington, Idaho and Oregon, Va...
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British Cars
, European Specials
, Ford
by Philip Powell on May 8, 2009
Ah, the Ford Capri! The handsome coupe was Europe's version of the Mustang, built from components of British Ford sedans, just as the former was constructed from Falcon part bins. This year marks ...
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Auctions
, Ford
, Private Collections
by Philip Powell on April 29, 2009
A little over a month ago I posted a blog about the Nick Alexander Woodie collection, probably the world's greatest assembly of Ford and Mercury station wagons with wood-body trim. Remarkably, tho...
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As We See Things
, Auctions
, Ferrari
, Ford
by Philip Powell on April 8, 2009
I mean no offence but does the circus that has become the Monterey/Pebble Beach week really need another auction? Dana Mecum apparently thinks so, for his organisation has just announced that Mecum...
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Design
, Ford
, Museums
, Station Wagons
by Philip Powell on March 16, 2009
Everybody loves a "Woodie," especially California auto dealer Nick Alexander. Nick has collected more than 35 examples of the iconic wood-panelled wagons, along with their coupe/convertible ...
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Automotive Art
, Ford
by Philip Powell on December 19, 2008
As Christmas looms closer there is still time to find a gift for the classic car enthusiast. Or, to narrow the choices, the enthusiast who appreciates all sorts of classic transport. Today's blog ...
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American Independents
, Ford
, Gifts
, Model Cars
by Philip Powell on December 12, 2008
I'm fortunate that the closest Restoration Hardware store is in Vancouver. Even though I can spot that city's ski-lift lighting from a mountain restaurant near Sidney, it takes a half-day to g...
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Auto Shows
, Ford
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on December 8, 2008
Among all the great engines the auto industry has produced, Ford's "flathead" V-8 has to be rated among the best. Though neither sophisticated nor powerful in stock form, it brought V-8 ...
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As We See Things
, Auctions
, Ford
by Philip Powell on November 26, 2008
The first production Ford Thunderbird is to be sold at no reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. Barrett-jackson refers to it as a "sports ...
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Antique Autos
, Ford
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on November 14, 2008
Long before there was a motel in every town folks who traveled by car had to make do with whatever comforts they could carry in the primitive automobiles of the day. Normally that meant sleeping on th...
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American Independents
, Auctions
, Ford
by Philip Powell on November 10, 2008
We're still in the early days of November and already the January 2009 Scottsdale auction calendar is heating up as sellers submit their cars for bidding. Russo & Steele have carved out a spec...
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Ford
, Lincoln
, Museums
by Philip Powell on September 15, 2008
Lincoln is one of America's truly great marques, but recent years have found it becoming more of an orphan at Ford, to the point where people were doubting its survival. Fortunately Lincoln seems ...
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Antique Autos
, Ford
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on July 28, 2008
The Model T was renowned for its simplicity and attention to quality but that didn't mean it couldn't be elegant. Some cars were embellished with brass fittings that gave them a hint of luxury...
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Antique Autos
, Ford
, Fun Events
, Museums
by Philip Powell on July 25, 2008
Just when you think you've seen it all, you open your eyes to the sight of 800 Model T Fords, all in one place! That's what happened to me in Richmond, Indiana early this week, when Model T ow...
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Ford
, Fun Events
, Historic Transportation
by Philip Powell on July 14, 2008
It was the Car of the Century, the car that put America on wheels, the world's best-selling car until the VW Beetle broke the production record. It's the Ford model t and 2008 is its 100th ...
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Ford
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on June 22, 2008
The other day I was writing about Porsche's 60th birthday and now I'm extolling the 80th anniversary of the Ford Model A. What a difference 20 years made in the development of the automobile! ...
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Ford
by Philip Powell on June 11, 2008
Truthfully now, would you buy a Maverick as a collector car? Well, you just might, for 70's cars are the next big thing and with a slumping economy and high fuel prices a simple, economical compac...
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As We See Things
, Ford
by Philip Powell on May 28, 2008
Barack Obama admits he enjoys driving and says that being driven around by the Secret Service is a drag. During an interview with Indianapolis radio station WFBQ, as reported in the Detroit News, he g...
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Ford
, Fun Events
, Lincoln
by Philip Powell on April 9, 2008
One glance at this poster should send you packing to the joint National Convention of the Lincoln Owners Club and the Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club, which will take place on June 4-8 in (appropriately) L...
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Ford
by Philip Powell on March 29, 2008
Ted's Garage Blog on ClassicCar.com has an amusing commentary on the "first Mustang." Apparently the owner of number 212 is convinced it was the first production Mustang and is asking $5...
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Ford
by Philip Powell on March 17, 2008
You drive a Ford. Congratulations. Which of the above logos adorns the hood? In my case it's the most recent example as I've just purchased a 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 from a friend, with a mere 58,...
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American Specials
, Auctions
, Concours
, Design
, Deusenberg
, Ford
by Philip Powell on March 12, 2008
Once again Florida's Amelia Island Concours and RM Auctions combo has come and gone, with the highlight being this 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster, custom-built for Edsel Bryant Ford, former ...
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Auctions
, Classic Boats
, Ford
by Philip Powell on January 19, 2008
If there's anything more charming than a Woodie wagon, it has to be a Woodie pulling a wood-hulled runabout. Because I'm especially fond of old powerboats, I was instantly attracted to this du...
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Automobilia
, Ford
by Philip Powell on December 14, 2007
After many years of service as an ad writer it probably comes as no surprise to learn that I'm fascinated by old car ads. New ones too, though I'm not impressed with the current crop. It seems...
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Ford
, Italian Cars
, Rare Europeans
by Philip Powell on December 13, 2007
The Intermeccanica Italia Spyder is a rare example of a period when Italian specialist builders frequently used American V-8's because manufacturers like Ferrari and Maserati weren't keen on s...
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Ford
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on November 25, 2007
Nothing like a contest to boost audience numbers, so the New York Times autos section has one aimed at classic car fans. Awfully nice of them, as how often does that happen in our hobby? Win two ticke...
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Ford
by Philip Powell on November 9, 2007
Seems like everywhere I turn on the Net these days there's a Mustang in the news, whether it's the real thing from the 60's or an all-new version from Ford. With due respect to Carroll She...
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Ford
by Philip Powell on September 5, 2007
There were several outstanding muscle cars at the Steamworks Concours d'Elegance but the one that immediately caught my eye was a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible. Maybe because it was the prettie...
